OAKWOOD HEIGHTS VILLAGE in OIL CITY, PA was fined $14,015 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OAKWOOD HEIGHTS VILLAGE (OIL CITY, PA) — $14,015 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OAKWOOD HEIGHTS VILLAGE in OIL CITY, PA was fined $14,015 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.